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Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! The November Nymphs are the best friggin support group in the world..Shout out to my Nymphs; Sades in Australia, Bandpal in Isreal(sp) and TxArcher in Oh Yeah! South Carolina formerly of the great country of Texas...and the rest of from the good ole' United States (and anyone I missed like QatarPhil) all kidding aside this is a great group of people who all genuinely care about each others success. We motivate each other and never criticize. You know I have read other post on this board and others that do that but I have found that we truly do not. We encourage when down and we Celebrate successes regardless of how small. You have come to the right family. Stick with us sister you are in for the ride of your life... Not to mention bikini's next year down under in Australia with Sades! Cindy

Lindata! Congratulations! We all want to be like you when we grow up. Keep up the great work before you know you will be "Normal". Cindy

After reading this whole thread through, I decided on Friday to start Low-Carbing it to break this plateau that I have been on. For two days I have done quite well...keeping the carbs under 30 grams and all this without the proper food to start with. We can do it! We can do it! Cindy

Sades- I know what you mean because my Burn Baby Burn classes are on Tuesday & Thursday nights at 7pm and don't finish until 8pm. I am usually flying high after the class and can't get to sleep until real late. I hate that it is that late and am sure during the fall/winter it will be harder but I do like this particular class because I get a lot from it. We will see for now it is a joy, wait for a few months when the newness wears off and than I will let you know. For now, I hope to get my booty in shape. I want to be in the Bikini next summer. Cindy

Froggi...congrats on your impending surgery...it will be the best thing you will do for yourself. You will be in the November 2008 group but hey we like everybody. However, the Nov 2008 Bandsters will have more in common with you than we will because we will be a year out and experiencing different things from you regarding the band. I highly recommend bonding with the November 2008 group because the support is was is vitally important to success. I consider these Nymphs my friends and supporters. Best Wishes Cindy

I am with Sades on this one! I can't explain it because all knowledge indicates that it takes over 3000 calories to gain a pound...I think. Well, hell I know that I am not eating 3000 calories and I still gain. I really think it might be water/salt our bodies...our bands....our husbands...our kids...awe heck no idea. Just hate it. Cindy

Oh No Sades...I was asking because I love it as well. I am addicted to it. It is my time and I enjoy getting there and working out. You don't have to do more.....LOL I never thought I would say that I love anything to do with exercise. Cindy

Sades- Do you love it? Cindy

Think positive thoughts about how your going to look...and what size you will be. I lost one whole dress size in a month doing Water aerobics...This week I lost 2 lbs. not sure what's up with that because I have been slowing way down must be the exercise catching up with me. I never thought I would say that love to exercise but this water aerobics thing has been awesome. Everyone! Listen Up! Take your measurements because at the end of July lets see how many inches we have lost....that is another great NSV that we should ponder on.... I am going to be the Cheerleader this month and cheer you all to victory! Cindy

I have 2.25cc's in my 4cc band. Got that fill on May 15th but haven't had one since. I have been a little tight...some meals I have problems and others I don't....this band is finicky. I have fill scheduled for 7/10 and am not sure if I am going to need it. I am going to the appt anyway but may have him just check the Fluid level and if down a bit fill it back to 2.25. Who knows.... Cindy

Congrats....doesn't it feel good. It also gives you a sense of renewed hope. One good thing with the Band is we always have the tool to help us. I don't ever want to go back to dieting on my own....I am glad that God gave somebody wisdom to create it and us the wisdom to use....I will get off my soap box now. Again, Congrats! Keep up the hard work...its well worth it. Cindy

Know what you mean Linda....We have central AC and last year I used have to keep it at 68-70 because I was always so hot...my family be be freezing and me sitting there sweating...now I am always saying, "Can someone bump up the AC to 74." Funny how losing weight changes the internal thermostat. Cindy

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........204...........204...........184...........20 TxArcher.......299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries...253...........251...........238...........13 Momto1plus1....203...........203...........185...........18 Lindata........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades..........194...........194...........185...........9 Mariegabrieleee...235..................235.................215........ ..........20 Skinny Jill...........167..................167.................157........... ........10 Foofy..........233...........233...........220............13 I don't know what happened this week but I am down 2lbs. Must be the Burn Baby Burn Water Aerobics Class I started Tuesday along with my morning water aerobics... We can do it!

Diddo for my husband....by the way, luv2teech I have Dr. Lautz at Brigham & Women's....you are doing great; as well. Cindy

Anyone want to join me in a exercise challenge for the month of July. I am not sure how to run this but I think something like pick how many hours that you plan to exercise for the month and update each week. Name............Exercise..............#Hours Committed..........#Hours Completed Hollyberries....Water Aerobics.....20 Hours......................0 Tag your it! Lets commit to getting our booties going and getting rid of some of the Flab! Cindy

I like this thread...helps to put your accomplishments down...because in my book exercising is about accomplishments. Monday-60min of Water aerobics Tuesday-a.m. 60 min. of water aerobics/p.m. 60 min. of water aerobics-Burn Baby Burn Class Wednesday-I hurt all over from last nights Burn Baby Burn class and could not make the a.m. water aerobics class Thursday-60 min. Burn Baby Burn Water Aerobics class Fri/Sat/Sun-Off Dang it...my work scheduled changed and I can't make a class on Friday. Nothing on Sat/Sun or I would go...I love water aerobics and I hate to miss it. Keep up the great work everyone. Cindy

I have 2.25cc's in my band and I had to cancel my last appt because I get stuck on quite a few things. I am not sure if I am at a sweet spot because I can eat quite a bit but if I get stuck I can't eat anymore. I am scheduled to go back in July for another fill. I think that I will need to talk with the Dr. about why I get stuck but can still eat more than I should. One good thing is I am doing Water aerobics and losing dress sizes and I am happy about that. Cindy

I believe exercise is key to me losing the remainder of my weight. I started Water aerobics about 5 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I really don't like missing it and I never thought I would say that. It is key to toning up and feeling better and I am glad that I am doing it. So much so that yesterday I went to 2 classes and I could walk this morning but I love how I am losing sizes. I dropped a dress size in 5 weeks. I am now a size 20 and I haven't been that size since 1990. Woo-hoo. Good luck...even though it is not alot right now wait until it is 20-30 minutes you will be so proud of yourself. Best wishes, Cindy

Hell Sades, I haven't been in a bikini since....I can't remember maybe when I was 7 or 8. :thumbup: No takers for the Antartica....I wonder why....you know I am always cold now man I can't imagine Antartica without 100lbs of blubber....

You can always hijack....I love reading your posts. You know, someday I am going to your country...I have always wanted to go to Australia...but I am also the one that wants to go to the Antartica...my husband said that I go by myself because that is to cold for him. LOL! But Australia...I would love that. Cindy

I have been in the friggin Water exercising the dang Cookies off. I did two water aerobics classes today. You know how proud of myself I am. I could have never done that before but I love water aerobics a lot. I never thought that I would like to exercise as much as I do now. I know that the exercise is going to be the key to getting the rest off. I am seeing the benefits because the sizes are dropping. I have gone from a size 32/34 to a size 20 and tonight I put on a 10 year old Garth Brooks T-Shirt my brother brought me when he saw him in concert...it was a XL...woo-hoo! I want all of you to take a look at some your NSV's for a moment. Even though the scale might not be moving as quickly you would like, think about some things that have changed for you. How are you clothes fitting? Can you do things that you couldn't do in the past? How do you feel? I am sure that you have some wonderful things to ponder on. So forget the scale and think about the great accomplishments that you have made. I know that I am proud of you all! You are all great inspirations to me....you'll never know how much. Ok...enough of the mushy gushy stuff...lol! Think positive thoughts! Cindy

Dude! You are doing so good. Isn't the NSV's the best. Even if the scale isn't moving you are seeing other things that mean more. I know that is how I am looking at this journey right now. The scale has been moving slow for me in the last few months but I have had so many NSV's that make things brighter for me. Take today. I actually did two Water aerobics classes today. I am loving water aerobics and go just about everyday except for Saturday and Sunday. I was proud that I could handle two classes in one day. The one I did tonight is titled Burn Baby Burn and was very high energy. I was tired after but I didn't quit. These small victories keep me going and losing another size in the last month has been a great bonus. I have gone from a size 32/34 to a 20. There are so many NSV's now that I can't name them all but I wouldn't trade this band for anything in the world...except for God, of course. Keep up the great work everybody...even if the scale isn't moving...the NSV's must be there. Cindy

Ok...can someone please answer me this one questions. Why the heck is it easier to eat things that are bad for you than things that are good for you. All day I have eaten and gotten stuck. I started the day with eggs and bacon...this is our Sunday morning ritual. However, I had alot of trouble getting my egg and 2 slices of bacon down even with chew chew chew and small bites. I quit because I was uncomfortable and then slimed and pb'd before church. I felt better though. Around 11 I was still hungry and grabbed 1/4 cup of peanuts to curb the hunger. They went down a little tough but I did it. lunch was left over dinner from Friday nights meal at a great restaurant. It was Fettucine Neptune which by the way got stuck. I ate maybe one cup of this and it was a little tight going down but I did it. I had a sugar free vanilla pudding which went down great. Then around 4pm was needing a snack and tried to eat fresh cherries but again trouble. Dinner was tough too! Tried to eat my Protein and veggies and had a tough time but got it in but uncomfortably. Then the kids did it....they came back from camping with the Grandmother and brought back the dang chocolate chip Cookies that I made for them to bring with them.... These stupid cookies went down as easy as a anything. So again my question...why the heck can't cookies go down hard and protein and veggies go down easy. I swear the band knows this....I just wish...I just wish....it was easier. Well, I ate the cookies filled the pie hole and now sit here ranting about the dang cookies... I must admit that I would have beat myself up in the past. Now, I just learn....tomorrow is a new day and this band is forgiving. Maybe not tomorrow but in the next few days. Water aerobics here I come...gonna need to do two classes tomorrow to make up for my cookie trip. Cindy

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........204...........204...........184...........20 TxArcher.......299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries...253...........253...........238...........15 I am going to shoot for 15 but at the rate I am going it might only be 10.....we will see.

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........204...........198...........6 TxArcher.......308...........299...........285...........14 Foofy..........235...........233...........225.......... 8 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163...........5 Hollyberries...257...........253...........247...........6 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........234...........236...........0 Sades..........197...........194...........185...........9 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........203...........198...........5.0 Shalee04.......187...........182...........177...........5 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........178..........176.5..........3.5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........205.7.........200...........5.7 OK...one freakin pound in 16 days...I am really hoping it is the exercise. I started water aerobics about 4 weeks ago and have really been losing slowly and going up and down but this week I have consistently went down daily to mount up to my 1lb loss. I will take it though. Cindy I like your idea of the rest of the summer until labor day. Come on everyone we can be big loser this summer. Cindy